Reference Interval:
Negative - No virus isolated.
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| Note: |
The following tests are standard of care for diagnosing viral infection in CSF specimens:
Cytomegalovirus by PCR (0060040)
Enterovirus Detection by RT-PCR (0050249)
Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR (0060041)
Varicella-Zoster Virus by PCR (0060042)
The viruses that can be isolated include: enteroviruses, herpes simplex virus, influenza A & B, parainfluenza types 1, 2, 3, adenovirus, varicella-zoster virus, cytomegalovirus, and RSV. However, virus specific tests are recommended for varicella-zoster virus, order Varicella-Zoster Virus DFA with Reflex to Varicella-Zoster Virus Culture (0060282); cytomegalovirus, order Cytomegalovirus Culture (0065004); and RSV, order Respiratory Syncytial Virus DFA Stain (0060288). Antigen detection is available for respiratory viruses, order Respiratory Viruses DFA Stain (0060289), and may be requested in conjunction with culture.
An ELISA test Rotavirus & Adenovirus 40-41 Antigens (0065067) is available for enteric adenoviruses 40 & 41 and rotavirus in stool specimens. For measles virus culture, order Measles (Rubeola) Virus Culture (0065055). For mumps virus culture, order Mumps Virus Culture (0065056).
If a specific virus is suspected, please indicate which virus on the test request.
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| CPT Code(s): |
87252 Tissue culture
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Cross References: |
Adenovirus Culture, Coxsackie Virus Culture, Culture, Viral, Echovirus Culture, Enterovirus Culture, Parainfluenza Virus 1, 2, & 3 Culture, Poliovirus Culture, Respiratory Virus Culture, Viral Culture, Enteric, Viral Culture, Respiratory |
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